Ballet
Students are trained in
classical ballet through the
Royal Academy of Dance syllabus,
which is progressively graded
through Primary, Grades 1-8, and
Vocational Grades: Intermediate
Foundation, Intermediate,
Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1
and Advanced 2. The lower grades
concentrate on the pleasure of
movement and musicality, with
the development of technique,
artistry and self-discipline
evolving throughout the levels.
Emphasis is placed on proper
posture and alignment, correct
and safe technique and a genuine
sense of performance. The
children's syllabus includes
classical ballet, character and
free movement. Students at the
Grade 2 level and up must enroll
in two ballet classes per week.
The levels in the Vocational
Grades are for more serious
students who have successfully
attained the fundamentals of the
grade syllabus, and include
Pointe work. In addition to RAD
training, students will be
exposed to a free movement
ballet class incorporating
Cecchetti ballet and repertoire
for grades
3 to 5 and the major. Ballet is
recommended for all students,
either to be studied on its own
or to enhance a modern, jazz, or
tap program.
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 Jazz
Students have the opportunity to
learn a combination of several
jazz styles to give a broad
experience in this dance form
through the Imperial Society of
Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Modern Theatre Dance (Jazz)
syllabus. It is progressively
graded through Primary, Grades
1-4, and Vocational Grades:
Intermediate Foundation,
Intermediate, Advanced 1 and
Advanced 2. The children's
work is based on natural
movements: walking, running,
jumping and skipping, as well as
isolations and rhythm. It is
designed to encourage an
imaginative and rapid response
to music and to promote an
appreciation and enjoyment of
jazz. Classes will include
traditional and up-to-date jazz
movements, which improve
coordination, balance, strength,
flexibility, and rhythmic
awareness. Boys' work has been
developed to meet the increasing
demand for jazz training for
boys. The major levels are for
more serious students who have
achieved the fundamentals of the
grade syllabus. They are
designed to increase the skill
and understanding of Jazz and
require a highly developed sense
of performance.
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Modern Dance
Students are introduced to the
basic elements of modern dance
techniques, combining exercises
to relax, lengthen, align and
strengthen the body to prepare
for movement combinations
through space. The curriculum is
designed to build skills and
understanding through the full
range of technical elements
while nurturing a vigorous,
joyful and expressive approach
to dancing. Students will also
explore different choreographic
principles fed by structured
improvisations and creative
projects.
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Tap
Students will learn traditional tap skills, including steps, combinations and rhythms. Students are trained in the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Tap syllabus, which encourages good rhythm, expressive style and correct technique. The syllabus is progressively graded through Primary, Grades 1-4, and majors: Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2. The grade and major syllabi have been revised to reflect the influence of American Tap on British Musical Theatre. Tap improves coordination, balance, agility, and heightens awareness of rhythm and musicality across all dance forms.
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Body Conditioning/PilatesConditioning classes are offered to complement students' dance programs. Students will learn exercises to strengthen and stretch each muscle group through a variety of programs influenced by Pilates, stretch band, and ball techniques, and towel. An emphasis will be placed on awareness of correct alignment and proper breathing techniques. Limited space available.
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